Manila, April 13 -- The Philippine Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) on Monday reiterated the concern of U.S.-based Filipino-Americans Against Communist Terrorism (FACT) following reports of recruitment of Filipino American youths to individuals linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA).

2ID public affairs office chief Col. Michael Aquino said this development reflects a disturbing pattern of recruitment targeting young individuals abroad.

"The information coming from various sources, including Filipino-American organizations themselves, confirm that the CPP-NPA continues to recruit and exploit young people, including those from overseas communities, and draw them into a terrorist movement that endang...